Delineate



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 描画
• ［英］ v. 描画 ( to sketch out; draw; depict; describe)
• ［记］ de+line ( 线条) +ate -> 加强线条 -> 描绘;
• ［同］ 参考: limn ( 描绘)
• ［例］ The scientist delineated the theory's capabilities.

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (-eated; -eating)

• Etymology: Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare, from de- + linea line
• Date: 1559
• 1.
  • a. to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines
  • b. to mark the outline of <lights delineating the narrow streets>
• 2. to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail <delineate a character in the story><delineate the steps to be taken by the government>
• ? delineator noun

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